3 d. ago I've been trying to wean myself off a common medication prescribed to millions for the last SIX years... this is my urgent warning to EVERYONE who has been given Pregabalin by their GP

Most people haven't heard of pregabalin but 800,000 people take it every day in the UK for pain relief or anxiety, including Miranda Levy, who is desperate to wean herself off... for good.

Events

4 d. ago I've been trying to wean myself off a common medication prescribed to millions for the last SIX years... this is my urgent warning to EVERYONE who has been given Pregablin by their GP

Most people haven't heard of pregabalin but 800,000 people take it every day in the UK for pain relief or anxiety, including Miranda Levy, who is desperate to wean herself off... for good.

Events

4 d. ago Edinburgh to get nearly 500 affordable homes from new 'tourist tax'

The so-called tourist tax will help those on lower incomes in the city get a decent home.

Society

6 d. ago 1980s office block overlooking Edinburgh square to be turned into city’s 15th Premier Inn hotel

“It is a sensational location for a budget hotel given its proximity to iconic tourist destinations like Edinburgh Castle, a host of theatres and concert venues” – Jill Anderson, Whitbread

Politics

6 d. ago Virgin Media fined £23.8million after putting customers 'at direct risk of harm'

Ofcom found Virgin failed properly to identify and record the status of telecare customers in November and December 2023

Economics

8 d. ago Ryanair suddenly STOPS discount scheme used by tens of thousands of passengers

Ryanair claimed its Prime subscription scheme was a 'no brainer' for frequent flyers, but it failed to attract anything like enough customers and has now been ditched

Politics

1 week ago Edinburgh Book Festival asks publishers to pay for accommodation costs due to tourist tax

The festival director said the organisation was “actively lobbying” Edinburgh City Council over the city’s new visitor levy.

Economics

2 w. ago I'm a Celeb's Angry Ginge in 'triple bidding war' even though he's still in the jungle

The team around the 24-year-old have been inundate with offers including a book deal, TV work and advertising campaigns after jungle performance

Events

2 w. ago American tourist visits Edinburgh Castle for first time and realises her huge mistake

Amanda Shammas is a frequent visitor to the UK, but she says she made several mistakes on a recent trip to Edinburgh and she learned some valuable lessons in the process

Politics

2 w. ago Adverts for major travel brands BANNED for misleading customers over prices

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Booking.com, Travelodge, Accor and Hilton all used 'from' price claims for hotel rooms that exaggerated how many were available.

Economics

2 w. ago Adverts for Booking.com and three major hotel chains banned over misleading prices

“Advertised prices must match what’s really available,” the Advertising Standards Authority said

Events

2 w. ago Memoirs, myths and Midnight’s Children: Salman Rushdie’s 10 best books – ranked!

As the author publishes a new story collection, we rate the work that made his name – from his dazzling Booker winner to an account of the 2022 attack that nearly killed him “It makes me want to hide behind the furniture,” Rushdie now says of his debut. It’s a science fiction story, more or less, but also indicative of the sort of writer Rushdie would become: garrulous, playful, energetic. The tale of an immortal Indian who travels to a mysterious island, it’s messy but charming, and the sense of writing as performance is already here. (Rushdie’s first choice of career was acting, and he honed his skill in snappy lines when working in an advertising agency.) Not a great book, but one that shows a great writer finding his voice, and a fascinating beginning to a stellar career. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Edinburgh tourist tax: Accommodation adverts such as Booking.com failing to tell customers if levy included

The tourist levy is coming into force in Edinburgh on July 24 next year

Economics

3 w. ago 23,000 energy customers switched to new supplier after firm goes bust

Tomato Energy had around 15,300 household and 8,400 business customers when it failed and these customers are now being moved to British Gas

Economics